Galion amp TS A 75

@parkergetdean 

the way he markets it is unbearable

It was a rookie mistake. Give him a break. It's his first product and as a consumer, what he gives you for the price is a giant killer. I'm not sure you could find the components he picked and the number of expensive components in a McIntosh, Bryston, Michi, etc.

@yesiam_a_pirate 

Thomas has the gift of making junk look like treasure. I bought a DAC he recommended years ago- what a turd.

What DAC?

Thomas plays the aw-shucks good guy act when he is just selling rebadged mediocre high profit margin gear. As always "Caveat Emptor"!

I wouldn't hesitate. You can hear the sound it produces and you like it. For that price it's great deal. Follow your instincts.

The amp sounds great for a reason.  2 - 200 watt toroidal transformers connected to 200000 uf of capacitance. The punch and dynamics are there for a reason. You already heard what it can do.  (I prefer class AB amps)

You'd have to spend WAY more $ to get close to this kind of performance. It's an incredibly good deal. Top of my list also!

@dayglow 

rebadged mediocre high profit margin gear

This is a complete lie. Uncool. What's the margin on a McIntosh MC275 compared to the Galion TS A75? All these businesses are on the brink of bankruptcy and I'm certain most employed aren't sailing a yacht.

@bartsw  Don’t want to rain on your Galion parade. No need to take my opinion on such a personal level. Galion exists for a reason, many frugal Audiophiles buy into the sales hype/pitch/trap of the claim of "getting more for your money" when the complete opposite is the truth. Take a minute and ask yourself what type of product are you actually getting? 25 year old Dodge/Bada/Dussun circuitry with a few modifications using OEM parts. If all Galion products were 1/3 of retail that might be considered decent value for a starter or workspace system. Since Galion sells direct the extra profit margin goes directly in one pocket.